Make sure that your teen knows what they're doing before they get behind the wheel. Teen car accidents are a serious matter which should concern every parent. The Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association says that motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens between 15 and … [Read more...]
Bristol, Barrington & Warren Motor Vehicle Crash Lawyer
Car accidents are a growing problem across the U.S. today. Foul weather, texting while driving and aggressive driving behaviors are some primary causes of accidents on the roads, according to the United States Department of Transportation. The following is an overview of what you should do … [Read more...]
Judges Do Not Disclose to Jury Whether Defendant has Insurance
The Issue of whether Defendant's procurement or lack of procurement of liability Insurance should be disclosed to the Jury is a very thorny issue in a Rhode Island personal injury trial. A wrongful disclosure of Liability Insurance to the jury in a Rhode Island car accident trial could cause … [Read more...]
Improper Merge Accident in Rhode Island | Slepkow Law (est. 1932)
Merging onto a highway can pose dangerous conditions which result in accidents. Although there are laws in place to govern how vehicles are supposed to yield and merge. Motorists do not always follow these laws or other unexpected circumstances may create problems. If you have been involved in a … [Read more...]
Accident Liability of Rescue Squads, Police and Fire Departments
When emergency vehicles including police cars and fire engines respond to a call, they often travel at a high rate of speed with their lights and sirens blazing. However, traveling fast tends to increase the potential risk of being involved in an accident with other vehicles and objects on the … [Read more...]
Sideswipe Accidents in Rhode Island | Slepkow Law (est. 1932)
Sideswipe car accidents are very common on the roadways and often result in significant personal injuries. The problem with injuries incurred in a sideswipe accident is the that vehicles often have very little impact protection on the sides, as most cars are designed for front and back impact … [Read more...]
Rhode Island Lane Violation Accident | Slepkow Law (est. 1932)
According to research by the Society of Automotive Engineers, one in four drivers fails to signal lane changes or to switch off a turn light every day. Response Insurance reported that 17 percent don't use a turn signal because they might forget to turn it off and 12 percent stated that they change … [Read more...]
11 Reasons Why People Fall Behind on Child Support
Millions of children rely on child support from their parents. While most people want to provide for their children, there are times that child support doesn't get paid in a timely fashion. The following are the 11 top reasons people fall behind on child support. 1. They Believe support is Not … [Read more...]
Leg, Foot & Knee Injuries Caused by Vehicular Collision
While many accident victim suffer serious injuries to their head, neck and spinal column, an accident-related leg, knee or foot injury can be just as life-altering. Fortunately, many victims of car and truck accidents walk away from the scene with a few minor injuries. However, others are not so … [Read more...]
Medical Devices, Such As Stryker Hips, May Evade FDA Scrutiny
The Stryker hip recalls have raised many questions and concerns from the general public. Perhaps you were one of the thousands of Stryker hip patients to receive a hip implant and wonder, “Isn’t this device FDA-approved? How could a defective hip implant be used for so many patients like myself?” If … [Read more...]